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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
BATHING THE "HANG-UPS."
A New and Profitable Amusement In
vented bY a Bartender


He walked brislLy into a saloon on Centre
street, says the New York Mol, and, siding up
to the bar whispered into the ear of the polite
bartender
Certainly, sir! Certainly the bartender
said in response to the whisper 'What II it be -
'Ah-h--make it whisky, with q dash of gum, -
and the newcomers nose blushed a blush of
anticipation.
The black bottle was produced. and the new
conner poured out a drink, the size of which
prompted one of the loungers at the stove to
mutter the old chestnut about taking bath.
But the prospective drinker Needed him not
He was admirlng the beverage as he held the
glass up to the light. Meanwhile the bartender's
hand was resting innocently on something under
the bar.
Just as the glass was being carefully and
fOndly lifted to level with the capacious mouth
of the man outside of the bar, the arm of the
white aproned bartender raised there was a
sharp fiZz, and the newcomer dropped the
whisky and made bee line for the street. look
ing somewhat as though a shower bath had been
let loose on him.
His jags has worked that racket out" SEN
tentiously remarked the bartender as he re-
moved his thumb from the sphon of the settler
water bottle, and placed it under the bar. He S
been maxim this part of his route, an wants
charity whisky half pint at time
But as it is he spilled the whisky, and that's
lost and you wasted good deal of settler, -
suggested the reporter.
That's where you're are wrong!' was the re-
ply. That wasn't whisky be spilled It was
col0red water made for 'hang-upS' like him
There's gang of EN- been trying to work me
because I'm new conner here an I'm going to
stop it. And the best of it is continued the
bartender, that 'hang-up' will worry all day
over spilln that whisky. and it wasn't whisky
at all. 1t will gall him more than the settler
bath"
is this new way of treating deadbeatsY"
''Well, guess it is. get a whole lot of fun
out Of it. call it bathing the 'hang-up'"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
An Extra Session Advisable.

There are some pretty strong reasons for
an extra session of Congress, beginning
about Oct 1, and it is believed that the
President is thinking seriously of calling
one. There is no doubt that the increasing
surplus in the Treasury is regarded in finan-
cial circles with feelings of uneasiness
Every dollar that goes into the surplus is so
much taken out of active circulation. Very
soon all the 3 per cents. will be paid, and
there will then be still more rapid in
crease in the surplus.
II Congress does not meet until December
nothing in the way of legislation will be
seriously undertaken before January The
work of organizing the House and the hoh-
days will consume the first few weeks of the
session. The Presidential nominating con-
ventions will occur next year, and Congress
and the country will be disturbed by the
Presidential campaign from the
beginning of the year until the elections are
over. Congressman will not be disposed to
attend closely to their duties, and it viii be
a difficult matter to get any measure looking
to a reduction of the surplus passed There
are several ways in which the surplus may
be reduced, but there is only one that the
country viii consent to, and that is
by reducing the revenues. 1t is
certain that long debate will precede any
reduction of the revenues because of the
differences of opinion as to whether the re-
duorior should be effected by repeating the
internal taxes or by lowering the customs
duties. 1t would seem to be wise, therefore,
for Congress to meet early next fall and
provide for getting rid of the surplus before
the regular session begins. There will be
enough important matters to occupy Con-
gress during the regular session without the
troublesome surplus question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
One Code for All the States.

There are thirty-eight States in the Union,
each of which has its own peculiar laws,
differing each from the other, so that citi-
zen, well Informed respecting the laws OF
his own State, and, therefore, able to shape
his conduct so as to conform to tho law, is
all at sea as soon as he crosses the State line.
| This gives rise to innumerable conflicting de
cisions in the courts and is sometimes the
source of much confusion and many ccn-
plications.l For instance, a citizen of Geor-
gia, suddenly taken i'll in New York, and
making his will there disposing of his prop
erty in his own State, is liable to have his
wishes defeated because the statute of New
York requires only two witnesses, while
that of Georgia requires three. The New
York lawyer, as a general thing, naturally
does not look beyond the law of his own
domicile There are many lawyers who
have had this very thing, referred to above,
TO occur in their practice. There IS no
necessity for anything of the kind.
There is not State in which the condi-
tons of society are so different from those of
others that the same system of laws which
answers for them would not answer equally
well for it. There might be some variation
necessary between States, the interests of
which differ in the matters of agriculture,
manufacturing, commerce or mining; but
these variations would not be extensive,
while for general subjects of law the statutes
of one would be equally applicable to all.
Could not wise and well considered Code
be constructed, which, being adopted by all
the States in convention, would make the
laws as well as the decisions under them,
uniform in all. There does not appear to be
any reason why this couldn't be done. 1t
would greatly simplify the jurisprudence of
the country at large, and give the people a
chance for knowing what the laws are
abroad as well as at homeH
AS the matter stands there are entirely
too many laws diverse in their nature, and,
therefore, producing conflicts of laws. A
felony in one State is but misdemeanor in
another, and an offense which renders an
offender extraditable IN one State does not
in another. Surely all this confusion can
be and ought to be avoided. Perhaps a good
and proper system might avoid the expense
of SO many meetings of State Legislatures
1t would be necessary to have, perhaps,
stated meetings or conventions of law
making delegates from all the States to
change or amend the Code, but such con-
ventions would be necessary only at long
intervals. 1t might not be necessary for
years, if ever. Such q code would in no
way affect the sovereignty of the States, as
they would be untrammeled as to their
adoption of any code or law that might be
proposed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
THAT POOR MOTHER.
The Affecting Story of An Outcast
Found on the Street.
From the Chicago Neaos


From, the Chicago Ne1cs.
Ono cold, bitter night last winter Col and
Mrs. Ella had returned from q meeting of the
North Side Browning Club and were about to
enter their pa!atial residence on Elm street
when the vail as of lost soul fell upon their
cars.
''Whew, what big cat exclaimed Col Ella.
The cat was on the window-sill, and hearing
the sound or the good man s voice it raised ITS
INDUSTRIOUS tail, blinlIed amicably, and purred
loud enough to be heard all over the ward.
Poor thing, sighed Mrs. Ella; 1--WE must take
her into the house."
But we've got one cat already" said the Col
onel.
Il know" said Mrs Ela ''but haven't got
the heart to leave this poor creature out here 10
Col. Ella pooh poohed, but Mrs. Ella, whose
heart is ever intent upon good, piouS and CHAR
liable deeds was not to h. moved from her hui
name purpose, and while Col Ella was discuss
ing his regular midnight lunch of nice rich
SKINNED milk and palatable dry crusts of gra-
ham bread, Mrs. Ella lugged that 2O-pound cat
down into the basement and made it a coy bed
by the furnace. Then she locked the family cat
"a demure tabby named after Mrs. Elias favorite
poet, Mrs Hemans) in the cold dark garnet.
John, said Mrs. Ella in a confidential tono,
as she settled down at last by the Colonels side
and nibbled a cream cake while he munched at
his bread and milk, John, have secret to
tell YOU"
The Judge shivered with apprehension; his
wifes solemn tones BODIED i'll.
They say that women's eyes are quick, con
tinued Mrs. Ella. cat any rate, while you have
been faring sumptuously at this board 1 have
detected about that plethoric cat the promise of
maternity"
Great heavens, George!'' cried Col. Ella, "are
we going TO have houseful of catsy"
How can you be SC heartleSs, Jonn?" eX-
claimed Mrs. Ella, and she betook herself up
stairs with the positive conviction that men
were certainly the most unfeeling creatures IN
the world
BetimeS next morning Mrs Ella vas aroused
from dream wherein she saw herself sur
rounded by platoons of sleek and grateful kit
tens, which puIred forth the most harmonious
music in her praise. From this ecstatc vision
was Mrs. Ella aroused by violent hubbub, above
which she distinctly heard the queruous tones
of, her maid servant. Bridget, raised in oppro-
brious invective.
Bridget, cried Mrs. Ella, what are you do
ingy"
Sure, Dime driving this cat out av the
house" said Bridget.
"Cat-house- doyou mean?'' asked Mrs.
Ella, while doubts and fears surged through her
mind with seismic force and electrical rapidity.
''Oi caught him in the basement" explained
the faithful minion, land I'll bate him for the
mate he sthole lasht week.
Bridget" said Mrs. Ella, sterply, 81 hope
you're not seeking to drive that poor mother
from her helpless little brood"
Mother, is it," cried Bridget; 'faix, 1 know
him well for thaving Tom as he is the tirror
aV the alley'i
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
A Romance in the Rough.

Nathan B. Heath IN Mdy Cosmopolitan.
Listen, partners, to a story
That haven't told before;
One with more of gush than glory
And without a drop Of gore.
Partners, since left camp quarters
There's a change come over me,
Till shadder one mans daughter
Quite as sailors do the sea.
Till see in eyes that glisten
All a tar sees in the wave
When be sort O. thinks it's his'f
And the notion makes INN brave
I'm in love-I, gruff old feller!-
With girl as good as gold;
One with cheeks as rich and meier
AS peach too ripe to hold.
She has hair the hue OF nuggets
That we've washed from mountain streams:
And her waist-Id like to hug it,
AS | sometimes do in dreams!
On each hand little dimple
Marks each knuckle as a smile
Sometimes marks the sweet and simple
Cheeks Of girls not spoiled by style.
And her voice-it seldom utters
Sounds you wouldn't like to hear
Way out there where Gulch creek sputters
And where women don't appear.
Hush! you say, 1--WE thought you're married
And you claimed you'd picked pearl!"
Right, old pards hut that love carried
This love-to my baby girl!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
ELECTRICITY of Ghosts.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
My brother, the stage man of Dodge City.
tells me that there is a wonderful valley down
on his Pan Handle of Texas stake line II is a
narrow, long valley, with jagged, rough and pre-
ciptoIs sides. Evidences of comparatively re-
cent volcanic action are visible all through that
section. and especially in that immediate local
ity. Just as the mild stars are drawing their
sweet faces from the sky my brother tells me
that not one, but fifty, electric lights appear
rising from the ground in various parts of the
valley. The stage drivers say that the lights
are brought by the ghosts Of murdered men who
come back TO revisit their earthly scenes. 9th
ers think there is valuable mineral in that sec
ton, and still others-and of the most supersti-
tious sort-think this is the valley in which the
Bender butchers were hung, as IL is n very Sc
cluded valley, and that the restless spirits of
these fiends come back to haunt their captors
don't know anything about the causes of the
weird and wonderful lights. / only know that
my brother is a stiff Methodist and his state
mcnts as TO the lights can be implicitly relied
upon. He has been engaged in the stage bust
ness for twelve years out on the plains, and
knows jack o-lanteIn from tallow dip when
he sees IT,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

''What kind Of girls are loveablefn asks an old
bachelor sternly, in the Boston Globe. THAT,
good sir, depends great deal upon what kind
Of person 10 going to love them" Here is n
rather pretty summing up from the thought
and experence-of person who has pride In
being in some sort counoisseur of lovability.
The girls that are loyablen says he, ARE
these Girls without an undesirable love of lib
erty and craze for individuaism girls who will
let themselves be guided; girls who have
the flial sentiment well developed,
and who feel the love Of "a daughter
for the woman who acts as their mother; girls
who know that every day and all day long can.
not be devoted 10 holiday making without the
intervention of duties more or less irltsome;
girls who, when they can gather them, accept
their roses with frank and girlish sincerity Of
pleasure, and, when they are denied. submit
without repning 10 the inevitable hardships of
circumstanccs-thesea are the girls whose com
partnership gladdens and does not Cypress or
distract the Old, whose sweetness and ready sub
mission TO the reasonable control Of authority
make life so pleasant and their charge ~ light
to thUse whose care they are"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
The Thoehe-Carlisle Contest

1t is not probable that Mr.. Thoebe, who
fall and who claimed that he had been
counted out, intends to contest Mr. Carlisle's
right to the seat The time for filing the
testimony in the case expired some weeks
ago, and Mr. Thoebe can make a contest
now only by the unanimous consent of the
House.
If he wants to make a contest, however,
Mr.. Carlisle will see that he has the chance.
Mr. Carlisle isn't the man to take advantage
Of a technicality in a case in which he is so
deeply interested. The truth doubtless is
that Thoebe has found out that there is no
testimony to support his claim. and has,
therefore, abandoned it, Mr.. Carlisle, as
soon as the count in his district was COM
pleted, announced that there was no doubt
about his election, and as he is thoroughly
familiar with the district his announcement
was accepted as virtually settling the
matter Doubtless the Republicans were
responsible for Thoebe's statement that he
had been counted out, and it may be that he
was sincere in what he said It may be.
also, that at one time he really intended to
make contest When he found out what
the facts were, however, he saw the folly of
making a claim for which there was no
foundation whatever.
From present indications there win he no
cloud upon Mr.. Carlisles title to his seat,
and it is about certain that he win be re-
elected Speaker without opposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

It is worthy of notice that Henry George
and DR.. McGlynn, who are engineering the
anti-Poverty Society movement, are very
careful tc take up collections at their meet
ings, and 20 demand a fee for admission to
them. 1t is probable that they
have their tables supplied with the best the
market affords. notwithstanding there are
hungry men, women and children in the
great city where they are trying to nurse
their society into healthy condition. Per-
haps, after all. they are not so much inter
csted in abolishing poverty as they are in
improving their own fortunes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

The Hon. s. w. Dorsey and the Hon. S.
b. Elkins are very angry. The Federal
Club, Republican organization of New
York, gave u banquet the other night TO
the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Some of the
members, including the Hon Theodore, OBJ
jectcd to inviting Dorsey and EllSins When
Dorsey heard Of the intended slight he said
sonc very pointed things about the Hon.
Theodore. Forinstance, he remarked: at
appears that the time has come when the
line must be drawn on dudeism in politics in
this country. II this little person, to whom
some unwiso people are giving dinner, was
not 90 pulled up and exaggerated in his own
conceit he would remember that the man
who has sawed wood under No. hat when
be comes 10 be member of the Assembly
wants to wear No. s." How delightful
arc such evidences Of Republican harmony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
Woman's Work and Wages

Every year the number of women who
seek employment other than that to be
found in the household increases. 1t has
been found that women are peculiarly fitted
for certain kinds of labor once monopolized
by men, and the result has been that the
former have been given more opportuni-
ties for making their own living.
The National Bureau of Education and
Labor has recognized the fact that women
are no longer compelled to confne them
selves to household occupations, and is pre-
pairing to make an exhaustive investigation
of the subject during the present year.
Some careful estimates have already been
made, a synopsis of which will doubtless en-
chain the attention of those who are inter-
ested in "woman's work and womans
wages"
On July l, 1856, it was estimated that
100000 women in this country were en-
gagged in occupations other than chose of the
household. Of the number 100000 were
agricultural laborers, mainly in the cotton
fields of the South, oud, OF course, the ma
jority were negroes. IN manufactures of
various kinds $4,000 were employed. In the
laundries SOB 600 found work at fair wages.
The number of milliners was $4,000, and
the number of dressmakers 100000. In the
tailor shops 10000 were employed, and the
number engaged as teachers, telegraph
operators, type-writers, type-setters, book
keepers, saleswomen, and nurses was 900. 600.
The number Of women entitled to be ranked
as physicians was $500.
1t is stated that while some of the women
employed as mentioned are properly pro
vided for in the matters of healthful sur
roundings, physical comfort and wages,
most of them are shamefully treated and
miserably paid. The Bureau of Education
and Labor hopes by its investigation TO
bring about an improv 5ment in behalf of
working women, and there is no room to
doubt that a majority Of the people of the
country will wish the bureau success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

At the Academy of Music in Newark. n.
j.. the other day DR.. McGlynn and Henry
George failed to appear at an entertainment
10 which they had been invited. It was
said that they refused TO come because
there was no money in it." When asked
about the matter George replied: at is a
lie." 1t seems that the two labor reformei's
failed to appear not "5eccuse there was no
money in it, but because there was more
money in meeting which they attended in
Brooklyn. DR.. McGlynn and George are
wise in their day and generation, and they
arc making their wisdom profitable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
George Not Entirely Responsible.

From the Nashville american (Dem)
People who make a fetch of the State and
think it can solve everything, who imagine that
all things may be accomplished by statute. who
are eternally waiting for help from somewhere
instead Of going to work and clearing away diff
culties for themselves, are to be found in num-
bers outside of the Anti-Poverty Society, and
the tendency which is breeding up such
race OF men must be charged up to others than
Mr.. George
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

III common with other papers the MORN
ING NEWS published the story of how Wal
ter Ridgley, an Eastern college graduate
and wealthy planter, residing near Tex
arkana, Ark, slew one after the other all
the members Of a family of desperadoes
named Murphy. Ridgley, it was said, killed
the Murphys while defending an inoEensive
Northern drummer from their impostions.
The business men Of Chicago determined to
present a suitable token to Ridgley, testify
ing the regard they entertained for him on
account Of his bravery. Inquiry was made
of the Mayor of Texarkana as to Ridgley's
place of residence, and areply was received to
the effect thot the story was a canard, manu-
featured by drummer on wager that he
could eclipse the stories told by Joe Null
hatton. Not satisfied with the reply, the
Chicago Tribune made inquiries, and claims
to have verified the story. II is now said
that Ridglcy is on his way to Chicago,
whore he viii be entertained by the busi-
ness men. A large sum has been collected
with which TO purchase the token TO be pre-
sented to him. Hereafter Ridgley will be
regarded rs a hero by drummers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

Doubtless acting upon the suggestion of
the MORNING NEWS, Mr.. Daniel Hand, of
Guilford, Conn, to whom Mr. George w.
Williams, of Charleston, recently restored
100000, has made win providing a fund
of 100000, the interest of which is to be
used for educating the negro children of
the South. As a set-of some Southerner
ought to give 100000 for the education of
white children
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
Regulation That win Regulate.

From the Missouri Republican iDem)
Col. Morrison is quoted as expressing tho
opinion that some people viii not get all they
expected out of the interstate commerce law.
This is safe prediction but it is just as safe to
predict that government regulation of Interstate
commerce is here to stay. If the present law
does not regulate some other law will.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

.enjamin NMurtishaw, who was fined in a
q York police court the other day for
: l1enness offered to pay with counterfeit
ley. The Justice, overwhelmed by the
w's cheek, discharged him. 1t was not
frst time that punishment for one sin
8 avnided by the commission of another.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

Mr.. Edward Atkinson claims that there
is no slave labor in this country. What
about that Massachusetts, man who has
been selling immigrants?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

If Editor O'Brien should become the cause
of civil war in Canada perhaps immigration
from that country would repay the United
States for the loss of certain aldermen and
bank officials
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13

New York broker has discovered that
pn as a United States Senator arrives
bat city his first business calls him 20
- street. The broker expresses the belief
II many of our national statesmen spec
Ne in stocks and are interested in cor
|ations The belief is well founded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-13
viii Not Fa;l.

From, the Ne,o York Times (RepJ
The administration las shown itself too
l1eenly sensitive 20 its responsibility for the I'M
interrupted prosperity of the country, and too
intelligent in dealing with that responsibility,